How to Bind a Quilt by Machine image

The binding of a quilt holds the quilt sandwich together and visually brings all the elements of your quilt top and backing together. Let’s explore the different methods quilters like you use to bind their quilts.   What is Binding? In quilting, binding is the strip of fabric that covers the raw edges of your quilt top, batting, and backing. This fabric also holds your quilt t...


How to Piece Your Very First Quilt Block image

In the last blog post, I told you all about how I went about planning out my quilt and picking my color scheme and fabric. Now the piecing has begun! Make sure you check out the video where Angelique walks me through my first block, step by step. In this post, I’ll go over (what I consider to be) the most important things that I’ve learned so far.   Use Your Mach...


How to Make a Quilt image

Every video and blog post we make here at Grace Company is made to answer the question: how do I make a quilt? Whatever your skill level, we have made something to help you improve your quilting. In this blog, we’ll break the quilt-making process down into its most basic steps, so you can find resources to help you expand your skills in whatever areas you deem your weakest. Complete b...


How to Make a Quilt image

Every video and blog post we make here at Grace Company is made to answer the question: how do I make a quilt? Whatever your skill level, we have made something to help you improve your quilting. In this blog, we’ll break the quilt-making process down into its most basic steps, so you can find resources to help you expand your skills in whatever areas you deem your weakest. Complete b...


The Secret to Getting Perfect Points image

Okay, if you’ve watched the latest video where Angelique teaches me how to make the Old Windmill block, you’re probably raising an eyebrow right about now. I’ll come right out and say it: I haven’t mastered the perfect piecing point. Some of the points on my quilt blocks line up, but definitely not all of them. That said, after examining the points that line up and the...